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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,059.74, 19,394.90 and 9,274.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,059.74, 19,394.90 and 9,274.95 is: 12,794.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,059.74 : 19,394.90 = 9,274.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,059.74/19,394.90 = 9,274.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,059.74x = 19,394.90 × 9,274.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,059.74x = 179,886,630.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,886,630.78/14,059.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,794.45

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